Obituary: Arthur John O'Leary

July 23, 1922 - Jan. 6, 2008

July 23, 1922 - Jan. 6, 2008

January 08, 2008

SOUTH BEND - Arthur John O'Leary, 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 6 in Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Arthur was born on July 23, 1922, to Daniel and Lucy O'Leary in Woodside, New York. On June 29, 1940, Arthur married the former Francis Marie Guesno, his loving wife of 67 years, who survives him. Also surviving are his brother, John (Gloria) of Venice, Florida; and his children, Bruce (Diane) of Asheville, North Carolina, Richard (Linda) of South Bend; grandchildren, Patricia (Brian) Ogle of Asheville, Megan (Chris) Leyes of Boulder, Colorado, Erin of Boulder, Daniel of Chester, California and Kevin of South Bend; and great-grandchildren, Cori, Cale and Grace Ogle of Asheville, North Carolina. Arthur was a proud World War II veteran. He served in Pacific USS Register, WWII APD92 and rescued the crew of the USS Indianapolis. He was a member of an Iron Workers Union who took great pride working on Shea Stadium and the World Trade Center. Arthur was originally from the East Meadow, New York and relocated to South Bend in 1991. He was an avid Notre Dame football, baseball, and basketball fan. Friends may call from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9 at McGann Hay, University Chapel 2313 E. Edison Rd. at Ironwood, South Bend. Funeral services will also be held at the Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 10. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in South Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or donor's choice. To send condolences to the family, or for directions, please visit www.mcgannhay.com.